Anishinaabe Language & Culture Camp

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians invites you to the 20th Annual Anishinaabe Family Language/Culture Camp - July 26, 27 & 28, 2013

*Please note: All meals will be provided. Registration is still free of charge.

Click here for the 2013 Language Camp Flyer.

Click here to watch a slide show of the 2007 Language & Culture Camp (Flash video with audio).

Click here to read the testimonials from the 2009
Language Camp.

Everywhere we go upon our homeland, we are now forced to speak in a language that is not our own. Everywhere we go, we read a language that is not our own. And hear a language that is not our own. I started Language Camp about 19 years ago, because I wanted to bring people together to enjoy Anishinaabemowin. To have an event where everyone could study Anishinaabemowin and to learn the language. People that attend this event come year after year, some come from as far away as California, Florida, Oklahoma and Ontario. Our Language Camp features presenters, entertainers, musicians, language teachers, spiritual teachers, dancers and singers. At this event our language – Anishinaabemowin - is first. You hear it, read it and you speak it. Many wonderful things have taken place at past Language Camps.

Click for another Language and Culture Camp video... (Windows media format)

Bindaakendan. Giishpin kegoo wiikwedweyin. Bignoonshin maage gdabiijibiimo.
kpheasant@lrboi.com - (231) 398-6892

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians invites you to the 20th Annual Anishinaabe Family Language/Culture Camp

Celebrating the unity of our language and culture. Bring your nation flag and a gift for the giveaway. Breakfast on your own, lunch and dinner provided and there is no registration fee.

Aanii piish                                  Wenesh pii
Manistee Mi.                             July 26, 27 & 28, 2013

Some presentations are: Cultural teachings, language learning, pipe teachings, natural medicines, drum making, cradle board making, residential school experience, basket making, hide tanning crafts and games. These presentations and workshops are for all ages. We politely ask that English be the second language used at this camp. These presentations will be in both English and Anishinaabemowin. First come, first serve for the camping area. This great event will take place at the corner of M22 and US 31 across from the Casino, same place as previous years. There are showers on site. Bring your Nation flag and we will display it to show the unity of our language and culture. We encourage every family to bring a gift for the giveaway.

Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of the
Anishinaabe Nation and the Little River Casino Resort

For more information please contact
Kenny Neganigwane Pheasant
kpheasant@lrboi.com
231-933-4406 or 231-590-1187
or Terri Raczkowski at 231-398-6891

Testimonials from participants of the 2009 Language Camp

• Attending this camp is the most important thing we do each year.
• Presenters were all excellent! Loved them all!
• I enjoy this event very much.
• I look forward to this event every year.
• Great experience as always. I get a lot of good teaching and info every year.
• Every year my children and I learn more about the language and culture.
• We had a good time!
• These gatherings are good for al ages. We need to meet and encourage one another in language and customs.
• This language camp was better than I expected. Will be back next year.
• This is my second year - I'll keep coming. My 8 year old daughter loves this camp.
• Our 1st time back in 4 years. As good as ever. It was great to be back.
• Keep on giving us the opportunity to learn, share, meet and speak Anishinaabemowin.
• Thank you so much, it's a wonderful way for my children to learn this part of their culture.
• Great educational & networking experience. Will continue to come back.
• Awesome, learned a lot in a little amount of time. I will definitely return next year.
• Did not understand what to expect initially, but enjoyed ourselves a lot. Kids had a great time and learned a lot.
• Enjoyed it all - don't change a thing.

Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
of the Anishinaabe Nation

For more information please contact
Kenny Neganigwane Pheasant
kpheasant@lrboi.com
231-933-4406 or 231-590-1187
or Terri Raczkowski at 231-398-6891